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Hydraulic Test Program - Multi-disc Clutches

Preparation for test
1. Check, and correct, if necessary oil level in reservoir.
2. Remove plastic cover over hydraulic unit.
3. For test step 3.0, connect socket box according to connection diagram, figure 5.

Test step Test scope

Test connection

Test condition

Nominal value

Possible cause/Remedy

1.0 Central differential lock multi-disc clutch (ZS)
Engagement pressure
Service valve in "TEST" position or release accumulator pressure at screw plug (16).
250 bar gauge connected to "ZS" (Fig. 1-3)
Engine: at idle
Service valve in operating position or switch (S7/3) in "FUNKTION" position.
25 - 36 bar Central differential lock valve (A7/2y2),
4MATIC hydraulic unit (A7/2).
2.0 Front axle drivetrain multi-disc clutch (AV)
Engagement pressure
Service valve in "TEST" position or release accumulator pressure at screw plug (16).
250 bar gauge connected to "AV" on hydraulic unit (Fig. 1-3)
Engine: at idle
Service valve in operating position or switch (S7/3) in "FUNKTION" position.
25 - 36 bar Front axle drivetrain valve (A7/2y1),
4MATIC hydraulic unit (A7/2).
3.0 Rear axle differential lock multi-disc clutch (HS)
Engagement pressure
Service valve in "TEST" position or release accumulator pressure at screw plug (16).
250 bar gauge connected to "HS" (Fig. 1-3)

2 8
Ignition: OFF
Unplug 4MATIC control module (N30/2)
Engine: at idle
Service valve in operating position or switch (S7/3) in "FUNKTION" position.
25 - 36 bar Rear axle differential lock valve (A7/2y3),
4MATIC hydraulic unit (A7/2).
4.0
only vehicles up to 04/91
Front axle drivetrain multi-disc clutch (AV)
Application pressure
Service valve in "TEST" position.
10 bar gauge connected to "AV" on hydraulic unit (Fig. 1, 5)
Ignition: OFF
Unplug 4MATIC control module (N30/2)
Engine: at idle
Service valve in operating position
approx. 1.3 bar 4.1
4.1 Return line N
Residual pressure
Service valve in "TEST" position.
On vehicles with level control: level control valve in position "L", Fig. 6
10 bar gauge connected between "N" on hydraulic unit and disconnected line (Fig. 1, 4)
Engine: at idle
Service valve in operating position
5 - 6 bar Service valve.
If pressure is reached:
4MATIC hydraulic unit (A7/2).